How do you make lactated ringers at home?
Lactated Ringer's is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution containing
isotonic concentrations of electrolytes in water for injection.
Lactated Ringer's is administered by intravenous infusion for
parenteral replacement of extracellular losses of fluid and
electrolytes. Each 100 mL of Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP
contains sodium chloride 600 mg, sodium lactate, anhydrous 310 mg,
potassium chloride 30 mg and calcium chloride, dihydrate 20 mg. May
contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH
adjustment. A liter provides 9 calories (from lactate), sodium
(Na+), 130 mEq, potassium (K+) 4 mEq, calcium (Ca-++) 3 mEq,
chloride (Cl-) 109 mEq and lactate [CH3CH(OH) COO-] 28 mEq. The
electrolyte content is isotonic (273 mOsmol/liter, calc.) in
relation to the extracellular fluid (approx. 280 mOsmol/liter). The
pH of the solution is 6.6 (6.0-7.5). The solution contains no
bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer (except for pH
adjustment) and each is intended only for use as a single-dose
injection. When smaller doses are required the unused portion
should be discarded.ctated Ringer's is a sterile, nonpyrogenic
solution containing isotonic concentrations of electrolytes in
water for injection. Lactated Ringer's is administered by
intravenous infusion for parenteral replacement of extracellular
losses of fluid and electrolytes.
